Students and postdocs - submit travel grant applications by Feb 15th. To be considered for a YI flash talk, mark that option on your abstract submission form. Poster abstracts will be accepted until May 1, but won't be considered for talks after Feb 15th.

New features have been added to the APS website with the intent to make it a frequent reference point. Solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) tutorials and videos, research updates, Symposium images, Society information and more. See the 'EXPLORE' tab on

ICYMI the submission deadline for oral abstracts is tomorrow! Students and postdocs who want to be considered for the Schram YI Oral Competition or the YI Symposium should submit abstracts by Feb. 15th. Participation may not be considered after that date.

If you want to be considered for an oral presentation at APS 2025, get those abstracts in by next Friday! Poster abstracts will be accepted until May 1st.

APS 2025 Dates: Oral Abstract Deadline: Jan. 31 (Abstracts submitted after Jan 31 will be considered for posters only) Student and Postdoc Travel Award Applications Due: Feb. 15 Notifications Emailed to Lead Author: March 1 Poster Abstract Deadline: May 1

Read all about the January 'Lab of the Month' featuring the team at @AralezBio

Nominate your favorite early career peptide scientist for this award to be presented at the upcoming 2025 APS. The recipient will receive complimentary registration, and lodging and travel compensation.

Nicotinamide-containing cofactors play an essential role in many enzymes that catalyze two-electron redox reactions. However, it is difficult to engineer nicotinamide binding sites into proteins due to the extended nature...

Biomolecular condensates provide a mechanism for compartmentalization of biomolecules in eukaryotic cells. These liquid-like condensates are formed via liquid–liquid phase separation, by a plethora...

The APS will soon hold an election for new leaders of the Society. We are looking for candidate suggestions for APS President-elect, Treasurer, Councilors, and Nominating Committee members. Let us know by January 17th if you have someone in mind.

ICYMI - we recently dove into the details of research and life in the @NitscheLab, the Kiessling lab @ChemicalBiology, the @Yael_David__ lab, and the @SchmeingLab in our new 'Lab of the Month' feature. Stay tuned to read about a new group each month.

One more chance to nominate a deserving chemist for a 2025 APS award. Now accepting nominations for the 2025 Early Career Lectureship to be presented at next summer's American Peptide Symposium. Deadline to submit is January 17th.

Prof. William Lubell has been selected to receive the 2025 Murray Goodman Scientific Excellence and Mentorship Award. Join us at APS2025 in San Diego when Prof. Lubell will give a special lecture and receive his award.

November 15th is the new deadline for Makineni Lectureship nominations. The Makineni Lectureship recognizes an individual who has made a recent contribution of unusual merit to research in the field of peptide science.

Time to submit those abstracts for APS/IPS 2025. If you want to be considered for an oral presentation, get them in before January 31st, 2025.

Time to prepare those abstracts! On Nov. 1st we will begin accepting submissions for the 2025 APS/IPS meeting. More info at Symposium Chairs, Wendy Hartsock, Eileen Kennedy, and Jean Chmielewski, are planning a program that you will want to be a part of.

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 du Vigneaud Awards - Prof. @AshrafBrik and Prof. Dek Woolfson @WoolfsonLab. Both will give talks at next summer's 29th APS/15th IPS meeting and we'd love for you to join us in sunny San Diego!

The APS is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Makineni Lectureship, to be presented at the 29th APS meeting. This Lectureship recognizes an individual who has made a recent contribution of unusual merit to peptide science.

We’re launching a new series which spotlights some of the most innovative labs in peptide science. Kicking off this series is the @NitscheGroup, renowned for its pioneering work in peptide chemical biology and its collaborative environment.

Congratulations to Prof. Phil Dawson @Dawson_Group for being the recipient of the 2025 Merrifield Award, recognizing his scientific creativity and achievements in peptide science. Join us at APS2025 next summer to celebrate!